Measuring neotropical bat diversity using airborne eDNA

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dc.contributor.advisorClare, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorGarrett, Nina
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-08T14:26:42Z
dc.date.available2023-12-08T14:26:42Z
dc.date.issued2023-12-08
dc.date.updated2023-12-08T14:26:41Z
dc.degree.disciplineBiology
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractThis thesis develops the novel technique of capturing airborne eDNA for the detection of tropical bat species. In chapter two, I use an artificial mixed species community to test three prototype samplers and validate airborne eDNA as a survey method. I demonstrate that airborne eDNA can accurately characterize a mixed species community with varying abundances and that the type of sampler does not impact DNA concentration or read count. In chapter three, I used airborne eDNA to survey 12 known or suspected bat roosts in Orange Walk District, Belize. I identified 23 taxa, 11 of which were bats. This thesis adds to the body of research that seeks to better understand airborne eDNA and its potential applications. Based on the data presented as well as those from other studies, airborne eDNA could be a valuable tool in the monitoring of biodiversity.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/41627
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectBiology
dc.subjectEcology
dc.subjectConservation biology
dc.subject.keywordsAirborne eDNA
dc.subject.keywordsBats
dc.subject.keywordsRoosting ecology
dc.subject.keywordsChiroptera
dc.subject.keywordsNeotropical
dc.subject.keywordsEnvironmental DNA
dc.subject.keywordsTerrestrial
dc.subject.keywordsTropical biodiversity
dc.subject.keywordsVertebrates
dc.subject.keywordsBiodiversity survey
dc.titleMeasuring neotropical bat diversity using airborne eDNA
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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